Panchasagar is the famous Shakti Peetha near Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh where it is said that the Lower Teeth of Maa Sati fell and the idols are Devi Maa as Varahi and Lord Shiva as Maharudra.
Shrine’s History
A divine power of the Universe, Panchsagar shakti peetha? is one of the historic places in India, where Devi Shakti Durga is mainly worshipped at night as Maa Varahi? by devotees. According to the Hindu mythology, an ancient pilgrimage site is also known as Maa Varahi Panchsagar shakti peetha, where the Lower teeth? of Satis body fell. The main idols of this legendary divine place are Devi as Varahi? and Lord Shiva as Maharudra? (angry), worshipped here. Alternatively, according to the Matsya Puranait is also believed thatMaa Varahi was created by Lord Shiva from the incarnation of Lord Vishnu ? Varah to kill a demon, who is mainly worshipped at nocturnal.
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
The art and architecture of this Shakti Peeth is adorable. The stone that is used in the construction of this Shakti Peeth is really different and the glows when the sunlight falls on it. The enchanting views that is presented by the Shakti Peeth when it image falls in the water body, that is located just adjacent to it are mesmerizing.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Several deluxe bus services are available to Varanasi ply to this part.
By Rail
Nearest railway station is Varanasi station Railway station. Various trains ply directly from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Patna and other major cities.
By Air
The Nearest airport is in the Allahabad and national flights are available till here. For international flights, Delhi is the nearest airport
Shrine Timings
All Days Open 7:30 am Close 7:30 pm
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Durga puja during Navaratri is celebrated with great fervour. Navaratri is celebrated twice in a year, i.e during April (Chaitra masa) and Sep- Oct (Ashwija).
Anna Bogh is offered to goddess Varahi every day. Navaratri fair is held in April every year.
Extra Information About this Shrine
Four places are believed as this Shaktipeeth.
a)Panchasagar is the famous Shakti Peetha near Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh
b) Narasimha wadi (Narsobachi Wadi/ Narsobawadi) is a famous Datta kshetra. Nearest Railway Stations to Narasimha wadi are at Sangli (23 K.m) and Kolhapur (55 K.m). From Sangli, City buses and Jeeps are available. Awrwad (Amareshwar/ Amarpur) is located on the banks of river Krishna, exactly opposite to Narsinhwadi. There is a bridge, roughly of 1 K.m length, connecting two villages. “Shakti tirth” near Amareshwar temple of Awrwad is the Shaktipeeth.
c) Some people identify this Shaktipeeth with the Chandrapur of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. Chandarpur is situated between Raigarh and Saranggarh, It is about 100 K.m from Jnjgir and about 220 K.m from Raipur (Capital city of Chhattisgarh). It is a place of confluence of five rivers: Maha nadi, Mand nadi, Katang nala, Lath nala and Kelo nadi. Goddess in Chandrapur is Chandrahasini (Varaharupi), and Shiva is Maharudra.
d) According to some people Pancha sagara is at Haridwar. But, no temple or location is specified.